VDI-certified Training VM 2:
Value Analysis / Value Engineering / Value Management

Goals:

The advanced training is designed for VA/VE/VM users who not only actively participate in projects, but also want to select, control and successfully use them. The content is also aligned towards this content:

• In-depth study of the contents of VA/VE training Module 1, in particular Function Analysis
• Shaping and managing VA/VE teams
• Define, plan VA/VE projects
• Using VA/VE methods in a result-oriented manner
• Perform and control of VA/VE projects
• Developing and expanding value-oriented thinking and acting in the company
• case study

The participants are able to define VA/VE projects, to manage them independently and to integrate the developed results into the company.

Training design:

The VDI’s participation requirements apply. The training consists of lectures, discussions and practical exercises. Participants will receive training documentation.

At the end of the training , the participants will receive an official certificate from the VDI. This entitles them to participate in the advanced training “VM Module 3” as part of the Europe-wide certified VA/VE training.

Training content (according VDI 2800 / EN 12973):

Introduction and basics

• areas of application of VA/VE
• potential for success
• VA/VE work plan
• QFD incl. House of Quality
• Customer requirements
• Functions and Function Cost
• project examples

Creativity and brainstorming

• thought process
• methods
• idea finding process
• challenges and blockages
  ABSTAND

Teamwork

• basics of teamwork and team building
• advantages of teamwork
• selection of team members
  ABSTAND

Facilitation

• tasks of the facilitator
• personal characteristics and professional requirements
• special features in projects
  ABSTAND

Case study

Discussions and findings

VA/VE